1971 Plymouth Duster

Plymouth Duster (1971)
for sale

Price: US $10,000.00

Description:

This is what the prior owner had to say about the car history:
I have owned this Duster Twister for the last 17 years. It was bought new by Mrs. Wellan from Bellevue Washington. She was 51 when she bought it on October 1, 1971. She passed away in 1997 and my Father in law and I purchased it from her son in law in 1998. She kept it in garages or car ports and I have had it in storage in my pole barn for the last 17 years. It’s had one repaint in the mid-seventies when there was some damage to the top edge on the driver’s side fender and corner of the hood. The shop replaced the driver’s side fender and repaired the corner. There is no damage at all to the inner supports. She said she was glad to have it painted as the flat black hood and strips where a bit sportier than she liked. It has the original mileage of 37k. It was being driven on the original Goodyear power cushion white wall tires when I bought it. I kept one of them when I changed them over to radials. I have the broadcast sheet that was under the rear seat. I have replaced the intake manifold gaskets (motor was spotless inside) and points and rebuilt the carb. It runs like it left the factory. The front brakes had leaking wheel cylinders which I replaced with new correct number matching NOS pieces. I also replaced the front brake shoes with NOS and had the drums turned. The rears are original. It stops perfect. They are power drums. All glass is original to the car and is like new. The windshield is flawless with no rock chips or damage. Headliner is nice just a few small holes. Seats and the entire interior are original. Underside of the car has just light surface rust. All suspension parts are original even the shocks. I had the muffler replaced with a NOS unit a few years ago. The original alternator I had sent off for refinishing and returned. A paint job and some re-chroming of the sport mirrors and bumpers due to some light pitting is all it need, very easy restoration. If it doesn't sell I will be happy to hang on to it. The reserve is very reasonable. Sorry, but please don't ask me to end the auction early...Thanks A51 Twister package B11 HD 10 Drum brakes B51 power brakes C52 Bench seats C93 Carpet D31 A904 Auto D51 2.76:1 E44 318 2 barrel 230 HP G15 Tinted windshield G37 Racing Mirrors G42 Non day/night inside rear view mirror M21 Roof drip moldings M26 Wheel lip moldings N95 Emission controls R11 AM radio 2 watts S77 Power steering V8X Rear panel stripe black V9X Performance hood paint W22 Rally Wheels.
Since then, the car has been treated a new paint job, new shocks, and new tires.
It does have a power steering leak, coolant leak, and a vacuum leak at the carburetor which is noticeable at idle. It does however, accelerate very smoothly, runs and drives like new, and stops in a straight line without holding the steering wheel. I have had the brakes inspected and adjusted at a local tire and brake shop. There is one area where the paint will need to be touched up and I have a partial can of the paint used.
I have a binder full of information regarding the car. I also have a box of original parts that were removed from the car over the years.
Fender Tag Decoded
VL29:
Plymouth Valiant, Duster
Low
2 Door Sports Hardtop
G1B: 318 230HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1971
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
455636: Sequence number
E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D31: A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
GF3: Medium Green Poly Exterior Color
L4F7: Trim - Low, Vinyl Split Bench Seat, Green
GF7: Dark Green Poly Int. Door Frames
709: Build Date: July 09
468986: Order number
GF3: Medium Green Poly Top Color
U: USA Specifications
A51: 71 only Duster Twister Package
B51: Power Brakes
G15: Tinted Windshield
G37: OS Dual Racing Mirrors
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
N95: Emissions Control
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V8X: Tranverse Stripes, Black
V9X: Longitudinal Stripes, Black
EN2: End of Sales Codes
I reserve the right to end the auction early as the vehicle is listed for sale locally.

update: 2016-02-08

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“For a 45 year old original car it is in very good condition. A couple of small leaks. The front seat upholstery has a couple of small splits, the headliner has a few small holes, the carpet is faded and has a small cigarette burn from many years ago, the AM radio reception is poor. There is a scratch in the paint near the tail light that needs touched up. The original chrome mirrors and bumpers are not perfect. There is some minor surface rust on the under side and under the original trunk mat. There is no rust repair needed.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): VL29G1B455636Year: 1971
Interior Color: GF7 Sherwood Green IridescentMake: Plymouth
Transmission: Automatic A904Model: Duster
Body Type: CoupeTrim: Twister
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyEngine: 318 V-Eight
Vehicle Title: ClearDrive Type: RWD
Fuel Type: GasolineMileage: 38,000
For Sale By: Private SellerExterior Color: GF3 Amber Sherwood Iridescent

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